49ers will host Broncos for joint practices in August

The San Francisco 49ers announced Monday (via Niners Wire) that they will host the Denver Broncos for joint training camp practices in August.

This summer will mark the third consecutive year that the two teams have held joint practices. Denver previously hosted the last two years.

This year’s joint practices will likely happen leading up to their Week 2 preseason showdown, which will be played between August 17-21 (the finalized preseason schedule is expected to be announced Thursday).

The Broncos will start preseason on the road against the Chicago Bears. After playing the 49ers, Denver will return home to host the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals to close out preseason play.

Their starters are expected to play the most in Week 3 against the Packers. Several starting jobs — including the quarterback gig — may be won through preseason performance.

New San Francisco general manager John Lynch has a strong relationship with Broncos general manager John Elway, who helped mentor the latter for an executive position.